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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.76, 68.56 and 47.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.76, 68.56 and 47.68 is: 65.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.76 : 68.56 = 47.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.76/68.56 = 47.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.76x = 68.56 × 47.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.76x = 3,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268.94/49.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.69

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